Waikato
Wealthy not immune to meth 'epidemic' in Waikato
Methamphetamine dealers in Waikato are targeting wealthier families to make more money, a drug rehabilitation worker says.
One dead after Waikato crash
A person died and another was injured in a crash on State Highway 3 in Awakino.
Nicky Stevens' family says DHB review butt-covering exercise
Nicky Stevens died while in the care of the Waikato DHB, but the DHB says the care offered to Mr Stevens was of a good standard. Audio
Returning Kokako to Mt Pirongia
Our native kokako could soon be on the move. Back to Mt Pirongia in Waikato, where it's been absent for 21 years. Audio
VIDEO: NZ diver comes face to face with killer whale
A New Zealand diver who found himself surrounded by killer whales near the Coromandel on the weekend says he "felt like a seal". Video
"It's a whitewash": family of mental health patient
Kathryn Ryan talks with Dave MacPherson, the father of Nicky Stevens, who died in a Waikato DHB mental health facility, while on suicide watch. The DHB has conducted a review of the case, concluding… Audio
Hamilton locals told to stock up on water ahead of repairs
Thousands of Hamilton residents are being told to have emergency water supplies ready in case anything goes wrong with urgent, major repair work to a water main.
Five year old back with family after night alone in car yard
Glory Inoke was reported missing from her Fairfield home last night but was found this morning about six kilometres away in Frankton by two men going to work. Audio
Woman charged over Muslim abuse makes court appearance
The woman at the centre of a racial abuse attack on a Muslim woman in Huntly on Saturday has reappeared in court.
Missing Hamilton girl found in locked car yard
A five-year-old girl who went missing last night was found cold and upset at a central Hamilton car yard.
Flatmate tried to alert others to fire, inquest told
The flatmate of three young people who died in a Hamilton house fire has told a court of how he desperately tried to alert them to the danger.
Missing 5 year old girl found safe and well in Hamilton
The missing 5-year-old girl Glory Inoke has been found safe and well. Our reporter Andrew McRae has the update. Audio
Police hunting for 5-year-old missing in Hamilton
A five year old girl in Hamilton is missing and police and volunteers are searching for her. The young girl, called Glory Inoke, went missing from her home in Fairfield last night. Our reporters Gill… Audio
Five year old girl missing in Hamilton overnight
A five year old girl is missing in Hamilton. All available police and volunteers are looking for Gloria this morning. Audio
Taumarunui farmer pens Valentine's poem To Rhonda
A cockie from Taumarunui has penned a poem for Valentines Day....in the hope it inspires others to do the same. But just who is the recipient of this love poem? Video, Audio
Guilty plea after Muslim woman abused in Huntly
A woman has pleaded guilty to assault following a racial attack on a Muslim woman in Huntly on Saturday.
Huntly residents distance themselves as woman pleads guilty
A 27-year-old woman charged over a racially-charged attack on Muslim woman Mehpara Khan in Huntly has pleaded guilty. Sarah Robson reports. Audio
Uncertainty remains over fatal Hamilton housefire
It is not known whether smoke detectors were working at a house fire where three people died, an inquest has been told.
Concern attacks on Muslims go unreported
The Federation of Islamic Associations will investigate a racist attack on a Muslim woman in a Waikato town to see how widespread the problem is, its president says.
Muslim woman talks about abuse in Huntly
The Muslim New Zealander, Mehpara Khan, who was attacked on the weekend in Huntly talks to Morning Report. She says she's been overwhelmed by the support from the community. Audio
